Harlingen, Texas

Population 65,688

Harlingen is located in Cameron County, TX. The population is 65,688, making Harlingen the 2nd largest city in Cameron County.

There are 33 public schools in Harlingen with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Harlingen is moderate , and there are 251 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Harlingen is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Harlingen property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Harlingen include Juarez, Las Palmas II and Palm Valley.

Harlingen Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Crime Rate

52.39% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 147
  • Violent Crimes: 417
  • Robbery: 82
  • Burglary: 677
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

64.56% Higher than national avg.
  • 251 offenders in Harlingen
  • 38.21 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

342 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 14
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 317

Unemployment

High 6.2%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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33 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 33 K-12 public schools in Harlingen, TX and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Harlingen's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
7 Private Schools

Calvary Christian School

Destiny Christian Academy

Harlingen Adventist Elementary School

Marine Military Academy

Montessori Academy

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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251 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Harlingen, TX

Property Reports view all

123 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Harlingen, TX issued 123 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Harlingen, TX issued 117 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $603
  • 1 Bedroom: $635
  • 2 Bedrooms: $812
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,052
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,218

Zip Codes

78550 78551 78552 78553 78559 78567

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Environmental Hazards

342 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (699/781)
    Harlingen, TX has 89.5% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Harlingen, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Harlingen, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 61.52°
  • February 65.02°
  • March 70.88°
  • April 76.78°
  • May 81.65°
  • June 85.17°
  • July 85.38°
  • August 86.27°
  • September 82.3°
  • October 75.18°
  • November 69.05°
  • December 62.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Harlingen, TX

Earthquakes
Harlingen, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Harlingen, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Harlingen, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Harlingen, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Harlingen, TX: $37,507

Unemployment

Unemployment in Harlingen is 6.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.75%
White Collar - 56.25%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Filemon Vela

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

28 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

6 Retirement Homes view all

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